GREENE COUNTY, TN. (THECOUNT) — Braxton Wilhoit has been identified as the South Greene High School student involved in a fatal Tuesday afternoon ATV crash in Greene County, Tennessee.
School officials confirmed that Wilhoit died in an ATV crash and was a student at South Greene.
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According to reports, Wilhoit was operating an ATV on Flag Branch Road in Greenville when he was involved in a crash around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Witnesses told police they heard a crash before finding Wilhoit pinned under the ATV.
First responder discovered Wilhoit unresponsive upon arrival.
Wilhoit was airlifted to the JC Medical Center where he later succumbed to injuries suffered in the wreck.
“Braxton was a small giant and a wonderful young man. He loved sports-Football, Baseball, Fishing, Hunting, etc. His smile could light up a room. He was respectful, kind, loyal and willing to help out in any way possible. He will be missed so much by our entire community,” said South Greene Principal Lori Wilhoit.
A prayer circle will be held for friends and family at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on the South Greene High School football field.
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Geo quick facts: Greene County is a county located on the eastern border of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,831. Its county seat is Greeneville, and the current county mayor is Kevin C. Morrison. Greene County comprises the Greeneville, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area – Wikipedia.